Teacher Social Studies High School

MISSION:

The mission of Marion P. Thomas Charter School is to build culturally rich, transformative educational spaces that cultivate successful, lifelong innovators who use their passions, character, and intellect to better themselves, the greater Newark community, and the world beyond.

WHO YOU ARE:

An energetic social studies teacher whose responsibilities include teaching elements of history, geography, politics, economics, religion, and culture to pupils. You should keep abreast of current events and initiate spirited, respectful debates amongst students. To be successful as a social studies teacher, you should demonstrate passion and commitment to your discipline.

Do you have what it takes?

• Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.

• A New Jersey Department of Education Social Studies Certificate, Certificate of Eligibility (CE), or Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS).

THE ROLE:

• Research and provide staff support that will improve teaching and learning which include teaching strategies, assessment of math skills, interpretation, and use of assessment results, etc.

• Research, prepare materials, and identify resources for use by the district, teams, schools, and teachers which include teaching strategies, assessment of math skills, and interpretation and use of assessment results, etc.

• Research and provide information and guidance regarding a range of effective and innovative math practices through various activities such as: individual discussions (informal and formal), coaching sessions, demonstration lessons with pre- and post- discussion/analysis, study groups, staff meetings, and professional development programs.

• Conducts demonstration lessons to ensure that all teachers have been trained to an advanced level of delivery and are using the instructional materials as designed.

• Provides on-site staff development to ensure that teachers are knowledgeable about program components and understand the instructional design of how the program meets the standards (alignment).

• Assists teachers in building an interactive classroom and assures that recommendations for improvement are implemented.

• Serves as a resource in identifying appropriate instructional strategies and interventions to improve student achievement for all students.

• Participation in collaborative grade level meetings to assist in the analysis and utilization of assessment data to improve the focus of instructional planning and student achievement.

• Assists grade level teams in setting goals for improved instruction and RTI implementation.

• Meets regularly (weekly) with the principal to review benchmarks and established data points to assess student progress towards established instructional goals.

• Attends meetings and training as directed.

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Salary range: BA $61,912 - $86,912 / MA 62,412 - 87,412

• Term of Employment: 10.5 Months

• Union: MPTEA

Are You Ready To Join The Village?

Here’s what you can expect-

• The opportunity to join an experienced, diverse, and mission-driven team that is passionate about educational equity
• Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance policies
• Family Focus: Parental/Family leave so you can care for your loved ones
• Pension: Eligibility for participation in the state pension plan
• Learning & Development: A culture that encourages and promotes professional growth and development
• Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded.

Next Steps: MPTCS is currently reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Due to the high volume of responses received not every applicant will be contacted. If you meet the qualifications, you will be contacted to move forward in the selection process.

Marion P. Thomas Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.